Page 6B ‘The Castlegar Sun Wednesday, March 22, 1995 Plan affects timber supply KAREN KERKHOFF Sun Staff it's still undetermined as of yet who will get the The West Kootenay-Boundary land-use plan handed down last week has forestry officials scram- bling to determine what impact it will have on the recently-announced Kootenay Lake Forest District- ‘Timber Supply Review (TSR). Dale Anderson, resource planning officer for the Kootenay Lake Forest District, Allowable Cut (AAC) of 700,000 cubic metres of timber was determined on the “old” land base avail- able for cutting. But with the new land-use plan, s from which timber can be cut have now changed—and this could leave the TSR outdat- those ed before its time “In all likelihood it will have an impact. I suspect it will be pretty significant,” said Anderson But how significant has yet to be determined, and might in fact not become clear until later this year. “We are at the maps right now trying to assess what the impact will be. The priority is to complete the TSR for the rest of the province this year. It would be ideal if the (AAC) was adjusted before June 1.” But even if the AAC isn't affected, Anderson said said the Annual lion's share of the cut “The Minister of Forests decides on apportion- ing—who gets what! piece of the pie.” The AAC for the Kootenay Lake Timber Supply ich was set at 700,000 cubic metres on is a 22 per cent reduction from the previ- ‘of 900,000 cubic metres set in 1981. metres. ¢ reduction, B.C.’s Chief Forester, Larry Pederson, have been considerably lower than 900,000 cubic said that actual harvest levels “It's important to recognize that actual harvest levels have consistently been lower than the 900,000 cubic metres, averaging just over 600,000 cubic metres per year over the last five years.” The Kootenay Lake TSA encompasses 1.13 mil- lion hectares and includes Nelson, Kaslo, Yahk, Meadow Creek and Creston. Approximately half of the wood supply from the Kootenay Lake Timber Supply Area (TSA) is pro- cessed by sawmills within the TSA with the remaifi- der supplied to four mills outside the TSA. The timber supply review for the Kootenay Lake Forest District began in 1987. BCGEU serves strike notice KAREN KERKHOFF _ Sun Staff Despite the presence of a mediator in the talks between Emcon Services and B.C. Gov- ernment and Service Employees’ Union (BCGEU), 72-hour strike notice was served March 15. Jeff Fox, the BCGEU region- al coordinator for the Okanagan and Kootenay, said that mediat- ed talks March 13 and 14 made little progress. “We had hoped to be able to reach an agreement in mediated talks. It's very disappointing that so little progress was made.” Despite the notice, Fox said the union “still hopes to settle the ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Kootenay Doukhobor Historical Society WILL BE HELD ON SATURDAY, APRIL 1, 1995 AT9 AM at the Doukhobor Village Museum across EVERYONE WELCOME! ‘om the Castlegar Airport} ST. PETER LUTHERAN WORSHIP TIME 9:00 am SUNDAY SCHOOL 10:15 am LENTEN SERVICE 7:00 pm, Wednesdays 713 - 4th St., Castlegar Rev. V, Tech » 365-3664 Ra WELCOME! dispute without a strike", but said that won't happen until Eneqe acknowledges the pattern other similar contracts. Fox said notice was served in that hopes that Emcon would understand the union's determina- tion to negotiate a fair Wednesday, March 22, 1995 The Captoger Sun Page ac Former Castlegar and District Recreation Corimnienton member Ron Ross was presented with a special plaque last Wednesday honoring 10 years of service to the commission. Presenting the plaque is RDCK Area | Director and commission chair John Voykin. Ross, as chair of the Castlegar Project Society, was the driving force behind the referendum and then the design and construction of the Castle- gar and District Aquatic Centre. Over the years his expertise as an electrical engi- neer was invaluable to the recreation staff and commission as they worked through some of the technical challenges of the new facility. SUN STAFF PHOTO Meniyn Strong “Five other highways contracts have already been settled this year without strikes.” Mediator Jim Kelly remains in the dispute and is scheduled fur- ther talks for March 23 and 24. As long as a mediator is involved a strike cannot be legally executed. BCGEU represents almost 400 Emcon employees in the Kootenay-Boundary, Okana- gan-Shuswap and Nicola Val- ley service areas who have fbeen without a contract since Nov. 7. 1994 The Way Ministry announces mandatory testing KAREN KERKHOFF orton Sun Staff The Ministry of Education wants to know how students in the province measure up. Until most recently educators had no way of knowing how stu- dents. other than Grade 12, rated in science, language arts, mathe- matics and social studies. But that will change thanks to = 5. LE a new initiative by the ministry which will see mandatory testing of the four key subjects. Education Minister, Art Char- bonneau, said testing will be lim- ited to Grades 4, 7, and 10 and will be done on a four-year basis. This, Charbonneau explained, will result in review and fine-tun. ing of core curriculum as needed. “By measuring how well stu- dents are doing we will discover how programs need to be improved. Our goal is to Cake Tops Decorations Favors Stop in and browse! Just Ey's CHOCOLATE ensure our students have the highest pos- sible literacy and numeracy skills in these key areas of learning.” Joanne Baker, chair for the Castlegar school district, said that although Grade 12 students in the district have historically done well at year-end provincial exams she believes the initiative will be of benefit. “It will help to show people that the public education system is good and working.” Results of the testing will be broken down by district and school and reported to the min- istry, districts and schools. Test results won't-have any effeot-on student's final grades. It's planned that mathematics and science will be tested this year; province-wide tests in social studies will take place in 1996; and will be followed by testing of language arts in 1997. 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Two of the teams are from Robson Elementary school which won first and second place at the regional competition held in Slocan City March 11. Kin- naird Middle school also brought home a second place win ‘at the regional competition while teams from Stanley Humphries Sec- ondary school brought home two first place wins. In total eight teams from the district c >| Gentlemen and brothers of the spirit Another link is lost with the pe of Gil Zuckerberg: “The good and the wise live quiet lives” Buripides: lon Castlegar lost one more link with its past recently with the death-on Feb. 14 (Valentine's Day) of. Gil (Geli) Zucker- berg at White Rock, B.C, His life was long (84 years), but his illness brief, and he left life in the same manner that he had lived it: qui- etly and gently. Gil was the only son of the late Alexander Zuckerberg, Castlegar pioneer and first settler on the island park which bears his name. He was born near St. ae (later P grad and Leni OVER MY J ingi SHOULDER JOHN CHARTERS “What kind of man was he?”, I asked Pearl. “In all the years that we were married,” she answered, “I never once saw him in a temper, He could be it, but he never lost his temper, He was a very quiet, gentle man.” “How did he feel about Castlegar and the island?” “He loved Castlegar, and the island was very special to him for the highest point on the island is the burial place for his father's and Alicia’s ashes. He would have liked to have lived in the . but the climate was Russia on June 11, 1911, or as he liked to say with a small smile, on May 27 according to the old Rus- in the competition. The competition, which will be held April 8 in Clearwater, will feature students from around the province who exhibit creative problem-solving skills and inde- pendent thinking. OM coordinator, Margaret Sutherland, said all the teams did “real well” at the competitions. “Each team gave an excellent performance as well.” Winners of the provincial com- petition will have the opportunity to represent the province at the World Finals being held in Knoxville, Tennessee May 25-27. Cup On Hain EXTENSIONS (Similar to those seen on T.V.) Watch for introductory offer OPEN MONDAY THRU SATURDAY 1436 Columbia Ave., Castlegar (next to Gabriel's Restaurant) Phone for appointment 365-0668 sian Ort! Julian In 1921, four years after the Russian revolution, he moved with his father, his stepmother Alicia, and his half-sister, Asta, to Vancouver where he graduated from Vancouver Technical School (“Vancouver Tech’’). He started work almost imme- diately for the CPR coastal steamships as a wiper in the ship's engine-rooms (the lowest job) and retired in 1972 as Chief Engineer of the SS Princess of Vancouver on the Vancouver-to- Victoria run. He and Pearl, his wife of 58 years, settled first in New Westminster and later in White Rock, close to the sea. too cold for him.” “Did he have many friends?” “He knew many people, but when he made friends, especially old shipmates, he didn’t just like them, he loved them deeply They, together with our church, our travels and particularly his books, (he was an avid reader of history, past and present) all made up the essential fabric of his life.” Many of these same friends and acquaintances attended his memorial service held at the Chapel Hill Funeral Home on Feb. 17, under the direction of the Rev. Clayton. And three weeks later, as Pearl said, “the tributes are still coming to the house.” The memorial service was fol- lowed by a burial at sea when several shipmates took his ashes Gil Zuckerberg on suspension bridge. out into Georgia Strait, four miles beyond Bowen Island and scat- tered them on the waters he knew so well Gil was predeceased before the revolution by his mother, Lydia, by Alicia in 1960 and his father, Alexander Feodorovitch Zucker- | berg in 1961. He is survived by his wife Pearl, his sister Asta (Ron), a niece and two nephews. “Here he lies where he longed to be. ; Home is the sailor, home from the sea, and the hunter home from the hill.” Robert Louis Stevenson and Gil Zuckerberg were gentlemen and brothers of the spirit. A Wake Up Call On Overdue Traffic Fines If you have outstanding fines pay now or the account will be turned over to a collection agency. Funds can be redirected from your employer or bank account, drivers’ licences will not be renewed and your credit rating could be affected Why should | pay now? Your ticket specifically states payment is due within 30 days. Legislation is coming which will add interest to the outstanding amount. This legislation will become effective this spring. So, now is the best time to clear the slate Where can | pay? Fines can be paid at any Government Agent’s office, Driver Services Centre, MVB appointed agent's office, court locations or by mail to: Motor Vehicle Branch Accounts Receivable Collections Bag 3560 Victoria, B.C V8W 3T2 How much do | owe? If you have lost your ticket and forgotten how much you owe, write to the Motor Vehicle Branch at the above address. 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